Russia's Foreign Ministry on November 18 said it had summoned the Czech Republic's temporary charge d'affaires in Russia the previous day over Prague's decision to freeze Russian state-owned properties, Russia’s RIA news agency reported. The Czech government on November 15 said it had frozen Russian state-owned properties on its territory, expanding its sanctions imposed over Moscow's war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the move was illegal and that Moscow may retaliate against what it called a hostile step.
Russia Reportedly Summons Czech Charge D'Affaires Over Asset Freeze
Czech President Petr Pavel walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy outside Prague Castle on July 6.